Litigation Solicitor

Service Care Solutions is working with a bustling local authority, based in Leicestershire, which is seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join its legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor to join a busy public sector legal service and manage a varied litigation caseload.
 
Role: Litigation Solicitor
Location: Leicestershire – hybrid
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Umbrella Rate: £50 - £55ph
PAYE Inc. Rate: £43.61 - £47.96ph
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a broad range of litigation matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to the local authority.
• A significant proportion of the caseload involves leasehold service charge debt recovery.
• Represent the council in court on litigation legal matters.

Key Requirements:

• You must be a qualified solicitor (in England and Wales) with 3 of more years of PQE in litigation law, ideally within the public sector.
• Strong advocacy, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience of leasehold service charge debt recovery would be highly beneficial.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

If this Litigation Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
 
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation may be worth up to £200.